Test Engineering Intern, Harbinger Motors
10 - 11 Week Internship
$25-35 USD per hour
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Garden Grove, CA)
Commercial EV manufacturer
Be an early applicant
Commercial EV manufacturer
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$25-35 USD per hour
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Garden Grove, CA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the medium-duty vehicle industry.
Role
Who you are
- Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program or greater in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or related engineering field
- Familiarity with developing schematics, testing & data acquisition hardware, and creating test scripts for various electrical, mechanical/structural, and thermal tests
- Understanding of 2D drawing layout and GD&T
- Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership of a project; with guidance
- Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain necessary work visa
Desirable
- Ability to create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA 3DExperience
- Understanding of High Voltage (HV) architecture of electric powertrains
- Familiarity with Python and LabVIEW
- Prior experience in automotive projects is preferred, but not required
- Understanding of basic manufacturing and fabrication processes
What the job involves
- We are currently seeking an ambitious engineering student to join our Component Test Engineering team
- As an intern, you will have various opportunities to contribute to developing and validating vehicle components
- You will work closely with other test engineers, product design release engineers, and manufacturing engineers to ensure that in-house and supplier-sourced components perform reliably to design specifications
- Additionally, you will be closely involved in the design and development of internal testing infrastructure to serve the needs of the company
- Assist in testing automotive hardware for performance, durability, and reliability under various conditions
- Set up, operate, and monitor test equipment to conduct tests on mechanical, electrical, and thermal components
- Collect and analyze test data to evaluate the functionality and quality of components
- Support the development of test procedures by preparing test plans and ensuring proper test execution
- Document test results, observations, and any deviations from expected performance, providing detailed reports for senior engineers
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, and quality) to communicate test outcomes and suggest improvements
- Maintain test equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality
- Adhere to safety standards and protocols when operating in the test lab environment
- Participate in team meetings to discuss test results and project updates
- Assist in troubleshooting issues and/or root-cause analysis of test failures encountered during testing and provide potential solutions or workarounds
- 40 hours a week
Application process
- Duration: 10-11 weeks (May 26 to August 7 OR June 22 to August 28)
Our take
Traditionally, commercial fleets and medium-duty vehicle operators have faced barriers such as high acquisition costs and limited options in the electric vehicle market. Harbinger aims to disrupt this landscape by developing an electric stripped chassis that specifically caters to the performance, durability, and lifespan expectations of Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles.
The company's focus on delivering an EV platform priced with zero acquisition premium addresses a key obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs within the commercial sector. With impressive funding to its name and a 2025-announced deal to build trucks for FedEx, Harbinger Motors is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility for commercial and speciality vehicles.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2025
$160m
SERIES C
Jan 2025
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $357.7m
Company benefits
- 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized
Company HQ
West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA
Leadership
John Henry Harris
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked at OED Consulting Engineers as a Hardware Engineering Consultant. They also served as the Head of Sentry Tower Hardware and principal Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries.
Phillip Weicker
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded Cannoo and held various roles at the company between 2017 and 2020. Before Cannoo, they worked at Faraday Future where they served as the Director and Senior Manager of Battery Systems.
William Eberts
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Anduril Industries. Before that, they were a Program Manager at Cannoo.
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